James Boasberg
James Boasberg is a federal judge serving on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011, he has presided over significant cases involving environmental regulations, immigration policies, and civil rights issues. Recently, he made headlines for issuing a ruling that prevented the Trump administration from rapidly deporting five Venezuelan citizens, invoking a rarely used 1798 law. His decision reflects a commitment to upholding legal protections and ensuring due process for individuals facing deportation.
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Judge James Boasberg ruled that deported Venezuelan men must be allowed to return to the US for due process.
Venezuelan man says his rose tattoos got him deported to El Salvador’s brutal prison: ‘I thought my life had ended’ | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2026-03-04
US district judge James Boasberg ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration should facilitate the return of deportees.
Trump news at a glance: Danish PM believes US president still wants to own Greenland | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-15
James Boasberg ruled that the Trump administration must facilitate the return of deportees to the US.
Venezuelan deportee can return to US but fears repeat of ordeal: ‘I’m not over that nightmare yet’ | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-14
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of 137 migrants deported to El Salvador.
Judge Boasberg orders Trump admin to bring back deported migrants
United States· 2026-02-13
James Boasberg is the federal judge who ruled that the expulsion of Venezuelans was illegal.
Juez ordena a Trump que autorice el retorno de venezolanos expulsados a El Salvador
Costa Rica· 2026-02-12James Boasberg is the federal judge who ordered the return of deported Venezuelan migrants.
Un juez ordena al Gobierno de Trump regresar a los venezolanos deportados a El Salvador | Inmigración en Estados Unidos
Spain· 2026-02-12
Judge James Boasberg is overseeing the Alien Enemies Act case involving Venezuelan migrants.
DOJ tells Boasberg it can't return hundreds of CECOT migrants in court clashUnited States· 2026-02-06
Rep. Brandon Gill introduced impeachment articles against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg last year.
House conservatives revive push to impeach judges blocking Trump agendaUnited States· 2026-01-23
Judge James Boasberg ruled that the 137 migrants received constitutionally inadequate process.
Rubio says US does not know whereabouts of 137 Venezuelans deported under the Alien Enemies ActUnited States· 2026-01-15James Boasberg ordered the government to provide a plan for the deported Venezuelan men.
Trump truer Venezuelas præsident, mens hans flåde omdanner påstået smuglerbåd til flammehav
Denmark· 2025-12-23
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued an emergency order blocking President Donald Trump from deporting certain migrants to El Salvador.
'60 Minutes' segment on CECOT prison mysteriously delayedUnited States· 2025-12-22
Judge James Boasberg suggested that Thomas Windom may want to assert his Fifth Amendment rights.
Jack Smith testifies in closed-door House Judiciary Committee session as GOP ramps up probe of Trump prosecutionUnited States· 2025-12-17
Even Obama-appointed Judge James Boasberg signed a warrant authorizing the search and seizure of emails on Richman’s computer.
Judge orders FBI to destroy emails in Comey obstruction investigation caseUnited States· 2025-12-15
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is again facing scrutiny for his assigned cases after California Rep. Eric Swalwell's high-profile lawsuit landed in his court.
GOP questions Boasberg’s Trump-related case assignments as judges defend random systemUnited States· 2025-12-06
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered two Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by President Donald Trump to be refunded in full for restitution payments made.
Judge Boasberg reverses course on Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by TrumpUnited States· 2025-12-03
Judge James Boasberg’s gag orders that hid subpoenas related to the FBI's Arctic Frost investigation.
Court says Judge Boasberg didn’t know DOJ’s Arctic Frost subpoenas targeted lawmakersUnited States· 2025-12-03
James Boasberg is the U.S. District Judge who issued the court order regarding the deportation flights.
Qué dice el documento sobre los deportados al CECOT de El Salvador que avaló la secretaria de Justicia de EE. UU., Kristi Noem
Guatemala· 2025-11-27
James Boasberg, a US district judge, resumed his inquiry into whether the Trump administration violated his March orders.
Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador, justice department says | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-26Judge James Boasberg ordered the administration to turn around the planes carrying migrants being deported under the AEA.
Kristi Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador despite judge’s order, DOJ acknowledgesUnited States· 2025-11-26
Judge James Boasberg is resuming a criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights.
Judge Boasberg to resume criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in Alien Enemies Act deportation flightsUnited States· 2025-11-19
Federal judge James Boasberg agreed with the company’s argument in his Tuesday opinion.
Meta scores a win after judge rules the social media giant is not an illegal monopolyUnited States· 2025-11-19
Judge James Boasberg ruled in favor of Meta in the antitrust case against the FTC.
Meta remporte une victoire majeure et ne devra pas vendre WhatsApp ni Instagram
France· 2025-11-19
US district judge James Boasberg issued his ruling on Tuesday after the historic antitrust trial wrapped up in late May.
Meta wins major US antitrust case and won’t have to break off WhatsApp or Instagram | TechnologyUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-19
Judge James Boasberg ruled that Meta did not violate antitrust laws.
Meta does not have social media monopoly, judge rulesUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-19
Judge James Boasberg ruled that Meta does not hold a monopoly in social networking.
Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won’t have to break off WhatsApp and Instagram | News
Jamaica· 2025-11-18
James Boasberg is the U.S. District Judge who ruled that Meta does not hold a monopoly in social networking.
Meta does not hold social-media monopoly, judge rules in FTC antitrust case
Canada· 2025-11-18U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is facing impeachment efforts from the House Freedom Caucus.
Conservatives rally behind effort to remove Judge Boasberg from benchUnited States· 2025-11-18
James Boasberg is the U.S. District Judge overseeing the legal challenges related to the Trump administration's deportations of Venezuelan migrants.
Boasberg to take up Trump contempt again in Alien Enemies Act caseUnited States· 2025-11-17Judge James Boasberg made comments about President Donald Trump at a federal judge gathering.
Federal Judge Mark Wolf resigns after criticizing Trump administrationUnited States· 2025-11-16
Judge James Boasberg is facing impeachment articles for his role in the 'Arctic Frost' probe.
Judge James Boasberg hit with impeachment articles over role in Trump probeUnited States· 2025-11-04